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Lot No.68
AUC40
Ancient India
Auction Date: 26-12-2021
Copper
Maharathis of Central Maharashtra/Vidarbha region - alloyed copper coin of Maharathi Pusavaruni (c.200-250AD), not listed in major publications, 3.81g. Obv: delicate eight-petal lotus in centre; Brahmi legend Maharathisa Pu… around. Rev: plain.
Good very fine, Very rare.
The 'Varuni' group of Maharathis is a relatively new entrant to the field of Deccan numismatics. Unknown even only a few years ago, their coins are now known in many varieties. They are issued by Chulavaruni and Pusavaruni, who appear to have succeeded each other in that order, and might have wrested control from the Satavahanas in the final decades of their fragmentation.
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Estimated Price :
Rs. 10,000-12,000
Sold For :
Rs. 10,000
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